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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The buildings of Mr.. Charles Achorn OF
Cooper's Mills, consisting of large two
story house, an ell and woodshed, were en-
trely consumed by fire at an early hour yes
terday morning. The fire caught in the roof
of the shed and an attempt was made to ex-
unguish it, but without success. The furni.
ture was all remov I'd and the doors and win
dows. Loss, $1,000; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

August was cold month, with an amount
of rain little below the average. The total
rainfall was 3 AZ inches; average for 40
years, 3 70 inches. The month was $50
cooler than the average for 81 years, hich
il &C 6 this month. 63 /. Highest tempera-
ture, On the lst and I'd, 81; lowest, on the
2eth, As; monthly range, So. Greatest daily
range, on the 9th, 81; Least, on the 18th, ) !;
meen daily range, l6.7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Mr. John F. Chase is arranging three grano
excursions from the Kennebec TO the Boston
Cyclorama of the Battle of Gettysburg to oc-
cur September 10, %, 20 via the steamer Star
of the East The fare for the round trip VIII
he bu, 50 25 including admission to the Cy-
clorama. Mr.. Chase will accompany the
excursion and give daily lectures at the Cy-
clorama. Heath Post of Gardiner and Brook
ms Post of Randolph have voted to go the
26th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The crowd ir front of the Court House this
session contains an unusually large element
addicted to the use of the weed. The flooring
about the entrance to the building presents,
along towards evening, n disgusting appear
auce. Boxes of sawdust are provided tor
spittoons, and some method should be adopted
TO see that thew are used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The dates of the grange fair have been
changed from Sept. 1929 to Sept. 81 20. Ex-
tenslve preparation are being made for the
fair and the members of the order are labor
ing hard 10 make if success. There will be
an extensive display of farm products. Sew
eral plays are to be presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

There has been an absence of killing frosts
thus far this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

A man with coat on his arm was met
on State street yesterday, walking vigorously
towards Hallowell. He was lnquiring the
way to Portland, and from appearances in
tended to foot it to that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Eagle Encampment, l. .. o. f., of Haver-
hill, Mass, has received and accepted an in
vitation from Jephtha Encampment of this
city, to visit Augusta Oct. 18th las the guests
of the home encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
Aboard the Minnie.

Now for yachting trip anywhere on the coast of
Maine in the fine schooner yacht "Minnie," a
staunch and fast boat IS #. long and II #. beam,
with fine cabin, galley and ice chest all furnished
giving ample accommodations for or 8, and for q
days sail would carry Is persons. The skipper and
owner. W. B. Coornbs, of Randolph. has followed
the for many years, and Is well acquainted with
the coast. For particulars inquire Of the under
signed and find how little the best time you ever had
would cost. Fl. c. WENTWORTH,
Gardiner, Ne.
At Gardiner National Bank. aug24dn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Manager O'Brien is arranging a game of
base ball between the Augustus and Read
fields. 1t will probably occur next Tuesday.
He is also in correspondence with the Lewis
ton team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

B. Y. Reed of Riverside, has marketed
$50 worth Of sweet corn in Augusta this sea-
son, from less than half an acre of ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The ladies Of Cutler Relief Corps will hold
q grand fair and ball, at Gen. Franklin Hall
Toqus, on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept.
21st and ODD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Several of the prominent liquor sellers of
this vicinity have been called away on bust
ness recently. They may not return until the
close of this term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Mr.. j. r. Tibbetts has been appointed
porarily. He is very worthy gentleman,
and the appointment will probably be made
permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The County Commissioners were in SEES
zion at the Court House yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The steamer Islander makes her final trip
to the Islands to-day, the fare beng Blu t
thirty five cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Mr.. Harry E. Andrews has given up his pro-
ject of starting paper in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
Mr.. Plaisted and the Public Building.

Mr.. Plaisted and the Public Building.
1t is laughable to think that Brother
Plaisted's character does not contain single
element of fairness. Because the Kennebec
Journal, in speaking of the public
building, stated that republican Senate will
have something to say when appropriations
are asked for this coming session. Mr..
Plaisted thinks he can make something by
asserting that it was a deliberate threat by
the Journal to operate through the republican
Senate in stopping all appropriations neces-
sary to complete the building. Rest your
soul IN peace. Brother Plaisted. We did
not suppose you we're quite so ignorant. The
appropriation of the Augusta public building
has already been made; there is no.power to
interfere with that. Our statement was not
threat, but notice to the New Age and the
democratic party that republican Senate
will see to it IN granting other appropriations
that may be asked for by this democratic
administration, that they are properly guard
ed, so that the public funds cannot be used
for partisan purposes, as they are to be used
in the case of the Augusta post office build
ing. The attempt to claim that the Journal
is hostile to the interest of the working
men, because it asserted that the
basement and sub-basement of our public
building cost more than $4,000 more that it
could have been built for in an equally work.
manlike manner by contract, is the silliest of
all of Mr.. Plaisted's silly utterances. The
material was purchased by contract of the
lowest bidder, the Bodwell Granite Company f.;
and if we remember rightly, the Bodwell
Granite Company's bid was $4,000, while a
democratic contractor bids $4,000, and an
effort was made to give it to the democratic
bidder. There could not have been sc, 900
profit on thst job; neither were the workmen
undergrad BY the government, although they
were not paid as high prices as the Bodwell
Granite Company pays. Where the $4,000
was wasted, we can very easily sse one
has only to examine the list of officials, in
Guiding superiHtendents, clerks, master work
~ n, time-keepers, superintendent of car
peDters, superintendent of masons, etc, to
find out where the Sc 900 went We assert,
Mr.. Plaisted, that the basement and sub base
ment could have been built in an equally
workman like manner, and as high wages
paid to the workmen as were paid by the
government, by contract and $4,000 saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Travel is very heavy both by rail and
steamer these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

There is an abundance of native plums in
the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

An unusually large number of witnesses
have been summoned for this term of court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Mr.. A. d. Ward has purchased handsome
black horse to pull his truck wagon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Mr.. K. W. Soule is receiving luscious
Crawford peaches direct from the grower in
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Three coal vessels were at the wharves
YESTERDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Farmers are hauling home cobs and husks
from the corn canning factory, as fodder for
their stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

Mr.. Plaisted in the New Age does not ans
al this. Why not speak up, MIR. Plasted
and answer? Do you know of a single in
stance where the Secretary of the Treasury,
after adv rising to receive proposals to build
public building by contract, rejected the
bids and built it by day laborP Don't SWIVEL,
or whine or sneak, but answer like man.
Mr.. Plsisted attempted to answer by asking
the Journal this question Twill our es-
teemed contemporary please tell us, is it not
true thst the Journal induced the legislature
last winter to eject the lowest bid for the
State printing and accept its own bid, which was
copper cert h;gher than that of the New Age?'
We will answer Mr.. Plaisteds question fairly,
frankly, squarely. The Kennebec Journal
did not induce the legislature last winter TO
give the Contract for the public printing TO
the highest bidder; they did not give it to the
highest bidder; the legislature gave it to
the Kennebec Journal in preference to the
New Age BY an overwhelming vote, upon the
principle that a contract made with party
known to be able to fulfill it, Is better than
contract with a party not able to do Whist it
offers to do, though the terms of the latter are
below those of the former. 1t had had little
experience in this matter, for in 1879. when
the public printing was done at the New Age
office, it was performed in such manner as
to justify the legislature in refusing to again
give them the contract. Now. MIR. Plaisted,
we have answered your question squarely,
don't you sneak answer our questions like
man. Remember, MIR. Plaisted, that the
legislature, after having advertised for pro-
posals to do the public printing, did not de-
eide to reject all bids and do the work by job;
having advertised to do 1t by contract, it ad-
hered to its plan. and gave it to the lowest
responsible bidder, everything being con-
sidered, ability to do the work being an eie-
ment in the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The city schools commence next Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09

The secretary of st. Marks Home CRATE
fully acknowledges donations for the month
OF August: Mr.. J. II. Cogan, $500; Mrs.
r. ID Rice, milk; Mrs. II. b. Williams,
blsckberries, cucumbers; Mrs. f. M. Nye,
chickens; Mrs II. NJ. Plaisted, blackberries !;
Miss. A. NJ. Williams, corn; Mrs North,
ham; DR.. Lspham, apple jelly; J. H. Cunning
ham & Son, cask lime; Mr. James Bridge,
cranberry beans Mr. r. w. Soule, bananas ;
New Age. Maine Farmer Home Farm, Ken
pebec Journal; Domestic Bakery, brown
brerd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
q NJ HA MT,EiN CORNER BRIDGE and WATER STS


III Water st., Augusta, and 19t lisbon st.. lewiston
We call attention to large stock of Plumbing and
Steam Heating Goods, Furnaces Electric Bells Marbzed
Nantes Crates, Brass Tenders, Fire Sets and Tiles
Magee's Mystic Range, containing all the latest i'm
provements, including the celebrated Dockash Crate.
Magees Boston Heater Furnace the most economical
and powerful heater in the market
Having engaged the services of Mr. Chas NJ Taber
trsclass plumber also experienced steampiper from
Braman Dow & Co., Boston, we can guarantee that all
work left in our will he promptly and faithfully exc
cuted.
Thankful for past favors hope for continuance of
same IN future. Connected by telephone. mch22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
RUCHINGS.

The increasing popularity
of Ruching has led me to
purchase a large line of these
goods. and | have just opened
one hundred different styles
in prices ranging from 5 to
80 cents per yd.
100 boxes Tourist Ruch-
ing, 6-yd. lengths, sold here
tofore at fifty cents, l shall
offer at % cents per box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
RUGS.

A lot of Smyrna Rugs, Box
so, all choice patterns, regu-
lar price S., my price $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
HANDKERCHIEFS.

100 doz. ladies hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, colored bor-
der, an article that has always
been sold at ten cents, | shall
offer at 5 cents each.
100 doz. ladies hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, fancy border,
of a quality sold everywhere
at Is cents, my price 10 cts.
each.
$500 yds. Standard Prints,
all new and choice fall de-
signs, sold everywhere at 7
cents, | shall offer at 5 cents
per yd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
g. M. H AM 81 - ~

SHALL this week offer Special which
have
hem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
~ - -
A NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
The Cosy Little building to be Occupied
by Miss Partridges school and Kinder.


The many friends of Miss Particle will be
glad to learn that she is to open her school
and kindergarten in her new building on the
corner of Court and Chapel streets, next
Monday. This cosy little building was
erected specially for this school. and is q
model of its kind. we'll adapted to secure the
health and happiness of the little ones who
are to occupy it A good sized piazza in
front, securely enclosed, and tightly rooted
furnishes a convenient romping place for fair
or rainy weather. The inside consists of an
ante room well supplied with water, large
airy school room, and good sized wood
closet. The school room is furnished with
small desks and tables of the most approved
patterns, specially adapted to the work
of the school, besides beautiful
piano, as considerable attention is paid
to music. The building is thorough
ly plumbed and ventilated according to the
most scientific principles. The building was
built by Mr.. ]. P. Wyman, the plumbing was
done by the firm of Williamson Co., ard
the painting, which has been done in q very
neat and artistic manner, was the work of
Mr.. Hollis Randall. The water supply will
be furnished by the Augusta Water Com
pany. A playground will soon be made in
the rear of the building where the little ones
can ENJOY an occasional healthy outing. We
congratulate Miss Partridge upon her new
quarters. The success which she has enjoy ed
in the past, both in her instruction and in
winning the affections of the little ones under
her charge, has proved her peculiar adapta-
ton tor this work.
DR.. FL. Fl. Hill after an examination of
the new building has rendered Miss Partridge
the following certificate:
hereby certify that l have examined
the school house just completed by Miss
Anna Partridge for the Instruction of chill
dren. by herself, and find it admirably ad-
apted for the occupation of children, nicely
arranged in all respects for health and
comfort.
Augusta. Sept. 7. 1887. H. H. HILL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-09
gofai aud state Aeips.

Friday, September 8, 1887.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-23
HALLOWED GROUND.
The Stars and stripes UnTuricd nj VAL
ley Forge.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa, June 10.-Wash-
actly 100 years ago yesterday. is being
The celebration is under the auspices of
the patriotic order OF Sons of America.
and large number of camps from every
section of the State, including fifteen
from Philadelphia alone, arrived here on
special trains. The celebration commenc.
ed at o clock with the presentation OF
a flag purchased with contributions from
school children, which was run up oyer
the old Washington cottage,
Fully 30 900 persons participated in the
historic battle field in celebration Of the
Tooth anniversary Of Washington's evacu-
alton of the place prior to the battle Of
Germantown, A platform was raised at
the base OF the flagstaff. and thirteen
ladies, dressed in kerchiefs. and
head dresses, representative Of revo-
lutionary days. took positions upon
it. Col. Bean chairman Of the
occasion, then introduced 100 chorus
singers, who rendered the song "Ameri'
ca" in handsome style. after which the
Rev. c. G. Earl invoked the divine bless
ing, and amid the cheering of the multi
tude and the firing of cannon the flag was
raised to its place on the staff. II is sur
mounted by pennant, upon which was
inscribed Headquarters of Washington.
The vast crowd then visited the battle
field and other places Of interest. Con.
gresham Brumm delivered the Grafton Of
the day. Addresses we're also made by
ex.Gov. Curtin and others. The cere-
monies also included dancing, exhibition
drills, etc. Thirty bands of music were
on the ground. The celebration was held
under the auspices OF the patriotic order
of Sons of America, and were continued
until late hour In the afternoon.
Congress will be asked for an appro.
priation to make the historic battle field
q pational park,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-23
THE QUEENS WORRY.
She is Alarmed at Rcports.of Dynamite
Plots.

LONDON, June 17.-The Queen has be-
come alarmed by reports that the police
had discovered that dynamite plots had
been arranged to be carried out during
Jubilee week The home Office authOri'
ties were angry because the police dis.
closed the existence of the plots, and
called upon them for an explanation.
The police, as an excuse, said they made
the matter known in order to deter des
peradoes from carrying out any plots
which they may have formed, but, acting
under superior orders, they now declare
that the only persons they haye been
watching are Casey and his followers, of
whose movements they have kept them
selves informed.
Col. Sir Charles Warren, commissioner
OF the Metropolitan police, has ordered
ambulances to be stationed at various
points along the route of the Queens jul
bilee procession. and the order of st.
John, of Jerusalem, an organization sim
liar to the Red Cross society, will also
supply number Of conveyances, fitted
for conveying injured persons to hospi-
tails. 1t is also proposed to secure the ser
vices of several companies of the volun.
teer medical staff corps and any policeman
who formerly served in the army hospi.
tai corps haye been detailed to special
duty along the route IN Tuesday. II is
officially explained that these phenomen-
al preparations arc made in view of pos.
sible accidents, sunstroke, etc.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-23
BEER AND BLOODSHED.
The Rcd Flag Followers Of Herr Most
Have u Picnic.

JERSEY Cry. June 13--h desperate af.
fray took place June 12, AT Conrad
Schncider's, Oak Cliff Park, Unontown,
n. J. 1t was engaged for the day by the
Socialists, who assembled about 1000
strong to hear addresses by Most and his
co laborer. Braunschweig. The park was
decorated with red flags, and q large
quantity OF beer was tapped. Each OF the
Socialists invested 25 cents In ticket,
which admitted them to the grounds and
entitled them TO six glasses OF beer Tho
proceeds OF the picnic II was announced.
were to be used to obtain new trial for
the condemned Anarchists OF Chicago.
Admission was denied to all suspected OF
being repo ters or detectives They enjoy
ed themselves until In the afternoon.
when the disturbance occurred. The row
was caused by Bernard VIM, laborer
who attempted to pass through the woods,
us was his custom. lie was seized by
several OF the Socialists and assaulted
when he declined TO answer their inquiries.
Winn managed to break away and escape.
Later In the afternoon game OF base
ball was commenced on adjacent grounds
by the Monitor Club Of New York city,
and nine from Danbury, Conn. Several
hundred men and boys were watching
the game when VIM returned to the
picnic grounds; he scaled the fence. but
had scarcely done 80 when the Socialists,
many Of whom were armed with clubs,
swarmed around him. Vim drew a
revolver, but was disarmcd before he
could use 1t, and was horribly beaten.
When his assailants thought that he had
been sufficiently punished they hurled him
bodily over the fence. Chanceman
William p. Willburger Of the Hoboken
police, tried TO rescue VIM, but was
himself assaulted. Outcries attracted the
attention of the crowd on the base ball
ground and they began hurting stones
at the picnicers. A general melee cnsued.
during which n dozen or more pistol shots
were fired. Constable Jackson was struck
in the arm and boy whose name was
not learned had two fingers shot of.
Several of the socialists were struck with
stones and pandemonium reigned.
Willburger was dragged by an excited
throng OF anarchists who yelled. hang
him." and similar cries. While the uproar
was Mt its height, Justice Of the Peace
Walker and three constables came. The
Justice was active, but the constables
were compelled TO remain outside the
gates. An excited throng surrounded and
threatened them. The Justice. after
long parley succeeded in securing Wilbur.
gers release. He presented a frightful
appearance. His head was cut open in
three places and he was covered with
blood. Constable Pat Timmony, Of
Weehawken, was also beaten. and several
other men were roughly handled.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-23
A Fortunate brakeman.

Cairo uiir) Argus, May ".
II was reported last week that Mr..
Frank CorcOran, In the employ OF the Ill.
Central H. r., at tho stone depot In this
city, had drawn prize Of $40, 600 In The
Louisiana State Lottery, and many being
incrcdulous about II an Argus reporter
interviewed him on the subject, with the
result OF finding the report strictly cor
rect. He drew II on two.tenths OF ticket
No. u, 1865, which took the second CAPT
tai prize Of $50. 600 In the drawing OF
May 10th. Mr.. Corcoran takes his good
fortune as matter Of course, not being
unduly eIated thereby. Although man
OF modest pretentions, he was well OF
financially, before getting the prize, and.
rs he remarks, "a little money does not
bother him" He expects to continue
right along In his present position rs long
rs the road wants him. He Is, and has
been for many years brakeman on the
steam trucks at the stone depot. He Is a
quiet man and very attentive to his du-
ties, never being absent except when III.
He Is a bachelor, about forty eight years
OF age, Is of Irish parentage, aud came
to Cairo from Pennsylvania in 1902. lie
has no relatives living here, but has two
brothers and two sisters living in Scran-
ton, Pa, all in easy circumstances. by
exercising prudence in expenditures and
investments he had accumulated larger
property than his prize in tho lottery
amounts to before meeting with that
piece of good luck. Such prize would
completely turn the head of many man,
but II does not disturb Mr.. Corcoran's
course Of life in the slightest.